Founded by Maureen Matheson and Victoria Lawson, Glasgow-based Matheson Lawson will specialise in conveyancing, wills, powers of attorney, trusts, estate administration and other private client services.

With decades of combined experience, the pair have departed McKee Campbell Morrison (MCM), where Ms Matheson headed up the residential property and private client departments and where Ms Lawson specialised in conveyancing.

Ms Matheson said: “We are building something different - a law firm that genuinely prioritises relationships over transactions.

“The timing is right. We turned down several approaches to join large established firms because we have a clear vision of how the firm should look and feel – and that needed a fresh start, with Victoria and I working with the team and our clients day-in, day-out.”

The friends, who both live in and around Glasgow have already secured a roster of clients at launch, along with four additional team members joining from MCM including Abigail Meek as associate director, Graham Mackintosh as senior property paralegal, Karen Deans as senior executry paralegal and qualified Scots law accountant and Carly Morrell in the role of office manager.

Ms Lawson added: “Maureen and I get to know our clients on a personal level and adapt our approach to fit. Yes, we want the business to grow and be successful, but we won’t be maximising profits at all costs – certainly not to compromise on our service.”